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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in UFC Predictions
Heavyweight fights usually end in fireworks, but this one at UFC Fight Night on October 12 feels different. Valter Walker and Mohammed Usman bring two very different skill sets to the cage, and it’s shaping up to be more of a grind than a slugfest. They’ve never fought before, and that mystery makes this even more interesting. Find out our best Valter Walker vs Mohammed Usman match prediction below.
Our sharp pick? Mohammed Usman has the tools to get it done. Walker made headlines with that slick heel-hook finish over Kennedy Nzechukwu back in July, showing just how dangerous he can be once he drags things to the mat.
But the issue is his game depends entirely on those takedowns, and he hasn’t shown the defensive wrestling to handle someone like Usman. That’s a huge problem against The Motor. Usman’s coming off a hard-earned decision win over Hamdy Abdelwahab, where his gas tank and patience were on full display.
He’s not out here hunting highlight finishes. He just wears guys down. With a 66% takedown defense rate and better striking volume (3.85 to Walker’s 1.90 per minute), Usman’s likely to stuff the early shots, mix in his own wrestling, and control the pace from start to finish.
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Valter Walker - Mohammed Usman Key Points
- Valter Walker has a 0% takedown defense rate in the UFC.
- Mohammed Usman’s 66% takedown defense should shut down Walker’s submission setups.
- Usman averages 13:26 of fight time, compared to Walker’s 5:32.
- Usman lands almost twice as many strikes per minute as Walker (3.85 vs. 1.90).
- Walker’s only career loss came when he couldn’t secure a quick finish.
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Our Valter Walker vs Mohammed Usman Prediction
This matchup is as much about discipline as it is about power. Walker’s a submission threat, no doubt, but his entire style hinges on getting fights to the ground, and that’s a tough ask against someone as physically grounded and defensively sharp as Usman.
The Motor knows how to grind, stay safe, and chip away at opponents round after round. Expect him to smother the early submission attempts, win the scrambles, and keep control with steady pressure. Hence, our Valter Walker vs Mohammed Usman match prediction is Mohammed Usman to win.
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